The second round was all Saunders, again due to his accurate striking on the bruised and tired Barrera. At the end of the frame, most – including the fighters and White – expected a third ‘sudden victory’ round. But it was not to be as Saunders was awarded a two round majority decision win.
The verdict incited outrage from Hughes, who confronted Nevada State Athletic Commission boss Keith Kizer about the scoring, but to no avail. White, who also disagreed with the scoring, visited the locker rooms of both men and awarded them both bonuses for their efforts.
With the close victory, Team Serra now leads 5-1 and has clinched an opening round win with two preliminary round fights still left to go.